Bernard Hickey

The Ministry of Health has spent more than a million dollars fighting court action by families who believe they should be paid for looking after severely disabled relatives. Audio

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The Government has confirmed it is closely monitoring the insurer, AMI, whose $1 Billion in reinsurance and capital is believed to have been exhausted by the two Canterbury earthquakes. Audio

Housing affordability is going to be one of the key areas of focus for the newly formed Productivity Commission. Audio

They say you can select a wine with a good nose - but now, it seems, you can also find one with a good ear. Winemakers in Austria believe playing music to fermenting grape juice results in better… Audio

The Reserve Bank Governor says he has acted pre-emptively in cutting the official cash rate to guard against the risk that the economic impact of the Christchurch earthquake might become especially… Audio

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U.S. officials are struggling to handle the uproar from piqued travelers who maintain their private parts are being treated in a public fashion by new security screening techniques. The… Audio

MPs have delivered a message of support to the families of the Pike River coal miners. Prime Minister John Key says 2011's Budget may contain measures to boost savings after a downgrade to the New… Audio

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Topics - The parents of a schoolgirl who was told that she"looked like a slut"by her school dean are upset that at the school's response to their complaints. Federated Farmers Dairy Chair says farmers… Audio

Topics - Ministry of Agriculture and Zespri staff are investigating orchards in all of New Zealand's kiwifruit growing regions for signs of the vine disease PSA. Scientists from Australia's Southern… Audio

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Warwick Quinn, Grant Dunford, and Bernard Hickey a new benchmark energy efficiency rating for homes. Audio

Homes are at their most affordable for six years. Audio

The Australian opera legend, Dame Joan Sutherland, has died. Feminists are reported to be upset by a rule that forbids pregnant or menstruating women taking part in a behind-the-scenes tour of Maori… Audio

Len Brown's light rail plans, Does anyone believe Wellington's mayoralty will be decided by a coin toss? The former Labour MP Chris Carter says his expulsion from the party was an overreaction. Audio

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Topics - Although the latest edition of Lonely Planet's New Zealand guidebook heaps praise on New Zealand for its beauty and its people, several regions have been singled out for being overpriced… Audio

Topics - A civil liberties lawyer has condemned the ACT party as 'morally bankrupt' following revelations about its law and order spokesman David Garrett and the Reserve Bank will keep the Official… Audio